Create Thumbnails With Your Face That Get Clicks

Upload your video and our AI instantly extracts its most viral moments and facial stills, generating high impact facial thumbnails proven to boost clicks and enhance engagement.

Start 7 day free trial
No credit card required

Create viral YouTube thumbnails 10x faster

120

minutes saved per video

$150

saved per month

50m+

thumbnails generated

20%

more clicks

Thumbnail Maker is the leading AI platform for viral YouTube thumbnail creation, saving you up to 90% of time and boosts clicks, every time.

Try Thumbnail Maker completely free for 7 days
Top creators choose Thumbnail Maker.

YouTubers Already Creating with Thumbnail Maker

Excellent.

"To me, this is just a no-brainer.
The thumbnails are REALLY good, meaning: they are ACTUALLY usable! The Al does a good job of picking out my faces from the video and using that to create an engaging thumbnail. Lastly, the customer support is incredible and lightning fast. I am impressed, and thankful."

Shaun Crawford

"Wow! What a time saver.

If you make videos on YouTube, then this tool is a no-brainer. It's hard to imagine life without it now after using it for a couple of weeks. It gives 2 phenomenal thumbnails in one go. This immensely speeds up the uploading process which can be the most annoying part of youtube.

Pete Bennett

Must Have! 

"I used to spend all day creating thumbnails using three different programs, but Thumbnail Maker changed everything. Despite my initial skepticism about creating thumbnails with my face the quality exceeded my expectations.  It's super-fast and user-friendly. Highly recommended-Thumbnail Maker is now a daily essential for my business."

James Thompson

Start 7 day free trial
No credit card required

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about generating thumbnails with Thumbnail Maker.

How does Thumbnail Maker actually work?

Upload your video, click "Get Started," and our AI analyzes your facial expressions, pulls the most engaging frames, and generates three polished thumbnails with backgrounds and captions—automatically. You can then edit or download instantly.

Can I customize the thumbnails?

Yes! You can change colors, swap backgrounds, edit captions, and upload additional images or elements. You can create the perfect thumbnail in under 5 minutes.

What makes this better than Canva or other thumbnail tools?

Other tools start with a blank canvas or generic template—you still have to design. We start with your video. Our AI finds your best moments, removes backgrounds, writes captions, and builds layouts automatically. You choose from 2 finished options instead of building from scratch.

What types of videos work best?

Thumbnail Maker is optimized for talking-head content—vlogs, podcasts, educational videos, commentary, and interviews with up to 2 people on screen. Gaming, animation, and B-roll-heavy content work better with our template upload feature.

Do I have to show my face for it to work?

No. If your video doesn't include your face, Thumbnail Maker will still create engaging thumbnails using a template that you upload of headshots you would like us to use to generate the thumbnails.

Can I use my own branding?

Yes. You can upload your logo and preferred headshots. Thumbnail Maker will automatically use these in your thumbnails for a consistent channel look.

How long does it take to generate thumbnails?

About 180 seconds from upload to generated thumbnails. Fully customized, edited versions take less than 5 minutes on average.

Can I A/B test my thumbnails?

Yes—Thumbnail Maker generates two different thumbnail designs so you can test which one performs best on YouTube.

How does this compare to VidIQ or TubeBuddy?

VidIQ and TubeBuddy are analytics and SEO tools—they help you optimize titles, tags, and posting times. Thumbnail Maker focuses entirely on thumbnail creation. Many creators use us alongside VidIQ or TubeBuddy: they handle the SEO, we handle the visuals.

Is there a limit to how many thumbnails I can create?

Depending on your plan, you can analyze a set number of videos per month (each video generates 2 thumbnails). Starter includes 6 videos/month, Creator includes 15, and Pro includes 40. If you need higher volume, you can upgrade anytime.

Is my video safe when I upload it?

Yes. We never share, sell, or repurpose your content. Your videos are processed securely and automatically deleted after generation.

Do I own the copyright on my thumbnails?

Yes—they are yours to do whatever you like with them. Creator and Pro tiers include commercial usage rights, so you can even sell them as part of your agency service.

Is there a free trial?

Yes! We have a free 7 day trial which allows you to try up to 4 videos to see if Thumbnail Maker is the right solution for you.

Start 7 day free trial
No credit card required

Try Thumbnail Maker for free for 7 days

Create viral YouTube thumbnails with one click.

Start 7 day free trial
No credit card required